I’ve accidentally swapped the functions of my Windows and Alt keys, and my function key isn’t working at all. All other keys are fine, but this has made it tough to use certain keyboard shortcuts. I’ve read that some keyboards have shortcuts to toggle between Windows and Mac modes, and they typically involve the function key in the combination. How can I work around this issue and still use those shortcuts without a functioning function key? I’ve tried using the On-Screen Keyboard, but it doesn’t help since it requires holding down the function key for those shortcuts.
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You might want to try using Autohotkey. It’s a handy program that can help you set up a macro with any key combinations you need, even if your function key isn’t working. You can map other keys to do what you need instead. Just remember that setting it up might take a bit of tinkering if you’re new to it.
I had a tough time coding the function key in Autohotkey too! Instead of trying to press multiple keys at once, you can assign the function of the function key to another one that works for you. That way, you can accomplish the same shortcut without needing the broken key.